Standard 5.4: All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan

Health departments play important roles in preparing for and responding to disasters, including preventing the spread of disease, protecting against environmental public health hazards, preventing injuries, assisting communities in recovery, and assuring the quality and accessibility of health and health care services following a disaster. Disasters include: natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, and tornadoes), manmade or technological disasters (such as bridge or building collapses, nuclear accidents, and chemical releases), and terrorism (such as anthrax or other biological terrorism, chemical terrorism, radiological/nuclear terrorism, or bombings). Plans for responding to emergencies are critical to being prepared for effective public health action during disasters and similar emergency events and for building community resilience over time.

Required documentation by measure

Keep these considerations in mind when selecting documentation for this standard:

Emergency drills or exercises must include de-briefing and After Action Reports (AARs)

LHD must provide evidence of revision to EOP after evaluation

Measure 5.4.1 A: Process for the development and maintenance of an All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)